Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing VDC Revit Technician

Obrien Engineering Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

IRA with 3% matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

8 Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

OEI (O'Brien Engineering & Architecture) is seeking a full-time Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing VDC Technician with 2+ years of Revit experience to join our collaborative A/E team in Dallas. You will create and maintain BIM models, develop MEP drawings, coordinate with architects and engineers, and support VDC processes across project lifecycles, ensuring model accuracy and compliance with codes.

This role offers growth in a multidisciplinary firm serving municipal, healthcare, and private

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience using Autodesk Revit in an A/E/MEP environment.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and coordination with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain BIM models using Revit.
• Develop MEP drawings, plans, sections, and schedules from BIM.
• Support VDC processes throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate models with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Participate in model reviews to resolve design conflicts.
• Ensure models comply with project requirements and codes.
• Generate quantities, takeoffs, and reports from BIM models.
• Maintain model accuracy and document revisions.
• Support project teams with model-based MEP planning and visualization.
• Organize templates, families, and BIM content libraries.
• Assist in developing BIM standards and workflows.
• Provide technical support and training to team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing VDC Technician

OEI (O'Brien Engineering & Architecture) is seeking a full-time Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing VDC Technician with 2+ years of experience to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing team. The MEP VDC will collaborate with a multidisciplinary A/E team and will work on municipal, land development, private, industrial, healthcare, military/defense, and other projects. using Revit and AutoCAD software.

MEP VDC Technician Responsibilities:

• Create, modify, and maintain detailed BIM models using Autodesk Revit.
• Develop Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing drawings, plans, sections, details, schedules, and documentation from BIM models.
• Support Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate models with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Participate in model reviews and coordination meetings to identify and resolve design conflicts.
• Ensure models comply with project requirements, company standards, and applicable codes.
• Generate quantities, material takeoffs, and reports from BIM models.
• Maintain model accuracy and document revisions throughout project execution.
• Support project teams with model-based MEP planning and visualization.
• Organize and manage project files, templates, families, and BIM content libraries.
• Assist in developing and improving BIM standards, workflows, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and training to project team members as needed.

MEP VDC Technician Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Autodesk Revit in an architectural, engineering, construction, or MEP environment.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of construction documents, drafting standards, and BIM workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) preferred.

MEP VDC Technician Benefits:

OEI offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• Medical, vision, dental
• Simple IRA with 3% matching,
• Basic Term Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Basic Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• 8 Paid Holidays in addition to PTO

Company Description:

OEI is a full design services firm with a big company future, and we are looking for motivated and qualified team players to join us on the journey. We were founded nearly 40 years ago in 1987; today, we serve clients throughout the US and its territories serving on federal, healthcare, military, local government, and institutional projects. We’ve had significant success in winning many large federal contracts, providing a work pipeline that extends well into 2035. We also have a well-established, growing municipal, land development and private practice. OEI is honored as the recipient of the National Society of American Military Engineers' Robert Flowers Small Business Award of the 2020. OEI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Texas HUB, and NCTRCA SBE firm.

OEI's foundations

Teamwork, entrepreneurial mindset (taking ownership of the problem and the solution), continuous improvement, competence, ethical behavior
What makes us unique?
We offer high expertise in a small package
We are structured to hear, understand, and solve customer problems
We have a culture of training and employee development

O’Brien Engineering & Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.